GRE Word List
AVOCATION
a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| violate | break |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
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| hubbub | noise |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |